Review of Baby the Rain Must Fall (1965) by Greg W — 06 Dec 2014

Steve McQueens lip sinking made this film an embarrassment.

This review of Baby the Rain Must Fall (1965) was written by Greg W on 06 Dec 2014.

Baby the Rain Must Fall has generally received mixed reviews.

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